just finished my NES HTPC very simple set-up. prototype is done now I have 3 more cases to get it prefect. I'll be living with my GF soon so PC gamming on the 55" will prob not happen anymore. I decided to get rid of the big nMedia case and use a NES case for smaller footprint and retro goodness, unfortunatlly that also means no 5750 video card

Uses:To record over the air HD recordings so I can watch those on my actual HTPC. Thank goodness the old owners of the house decided to put a giant TV antenna in the attic otherwise I'd be limited to 3 channels (NBC, Fox and The CW). Live roughly 45 miles from the average broadcast tower, most TV stations here in Houston are on the West/Southwest part of town.

blowing the DVD is an upgrade option I am working on.. actually I have seen some people cut up an old NES game and fit the drive in the game cartridge, so when the top is open it looks like a game is in it - that will be on my next one. I need to sell this one first. I think I might just pull the box off and sell the parts on ebay.

LMAO! Smack, that is by far the most unique comp that I have seen in a LONG time! Awesome job!!! Besides blowing on the game, remember pulling the cartridge out just enough to hit when u push the game down? That little trick seemed to work to....might now work with the DVD, though. LOL

"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here! This is the war room!"

"Yes, very good. I'll take a bloody mary and a steak sandwich, and a steak sandwich"

rat6fink wrote:Besides blowing on the game, remember pulling the cartridge out just enough to hit when u push the game down? That little trick seemed to work to....might now work with the DVD, though. LOL

Going to get mighty cold sitting outside, drinking cold beer, watching football in December in Wisconsin. My friends used to do this when they would order UFC when they were at Texas A&M. Screen setup against the fence, projector on the roof, cold kegs and shot blocks... the good old days.